We came back to Mexico City for the second time and made it a point to come here for the cocktails. Manuel knows what he is doing and slings phenomenal drinks. They are well worth the trip. Sit down at the bar and order a traditional Daiquiri. You'll be glad you did! read more

Cantina Riviera - Bar seating. - Dive Bars Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

An incredible restaurant serving some of the best Yucatan food. The staff are incredibly friendly and they have many different options. My friend and I decided to order multiple small plates to enjoy all the different tastes. We really enjoyed the Quesadilla de Chaya, the tortilla made from Chaya, a leafy bush filled with nutrition and the Pescadilla. The Tortitas de Platáno Macho y Frijol (fried plantain cakes) and the Marquesitas Yucatecas, a classic dessert, were also good, but since I'm not a fan of cheese, these weren't as good in my opinion. It has a nice setting with an open space, plenty of TVs to watch sports, and fun coatracks by each table. read more

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Stopped by for a quick drink, and sat outside to enjoy some beer and tequila. We loved the fact that when you order tequila, you get a shot glass with a lime juice and tomato juice with it. They have a great selection of mezcal and tequila, and I'm guessing it's pretty busy at night. It's on a quiet street and it's not as noisy as the main streets, so you can enjoy without hearing a million people honking their horns like in many parts of the Ciudad read more

Cantina Riviera - Dive Bars Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

Five of us stopped in here for an early dinner on a random Monday. At first, we were the only ones in the place, but eventually a few more tables rolled in. The menu is pretty overwhelming, especially the liquor menu. The tacos, though very expensive by Mexico City standards and even by the standards of the neighborhood in which the restaurant is located, were very good. As for tacos, we opted for: - Pescado Tikin Xic (very Yucatan) - Lechon asado (they must be crazy for charging almost 90 MXN per taco. Or was I crazier for paying it?) - Poc chuc (yum) - Cochinita pibil (my favorite of the four) The bomba de Oaxacan chocolate for dessert was the bomba. The guacamole de habanero left much to be desired. The cocktails were delicious. We all opted for the margaritas de mezcal and sure felt it on the way out and the next morning. Overall, the service was excellent and they sure did a good job of re-creating the Yucatan environment, even down to the relentless mosquitos attacking us indoors. read more

Wonderful vibe, very popular spot to hang with your friends. Good, large drinks, interesting menu of Yucatán foods, tacos, lime soup, enchiladas with a pumpkin seed mole, all of which were great. My fish tacos in a traditional mayan sause were burnt or I would have given this place 5 stars. Lots of interesting pork taco, but I don't eat pork. Great people watching. A fun place that i will return to next time I'm in town read more

This restaurant was recommended to me by my Airbnb host. The scene was lively, the food was nice and spicy, and the waiter was patient with my mother and I as we Spanglished our way through ordering. read more

Cantina Riviera - Chips and house-made salsa - Dive Bars Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

This is the best place ever in Mexico City. I had the special of the month pork shank and it's probably the best dish I've ever had. Taste was simply amazing. Highly recommended establishment. Service was very good as well. I will return for read more

Cantina Riviera - Chilmole - Dive Bars Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

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AKA La Riviera del Sur. Great place with a fantastic bar for any cocktails you could desire. The first time I actually tried to eat here, there was a TV show or movie filming of all things lol But I was happy I was able to experience the food and drinks here. The menu isn't too overwhelming for a place of this size which I love. I ordered a tequila sunrise, chicken soup and my dining partner ordered another dish that I don't recall the name of but it tasted excellent. Would definitely return! read more

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The Summary: Atmosphere - 4/5 Neighborhood - 3/5 Staff - 4/5 Food - N/A Drinks - 4/5 Inclusivity - 3/5 Experience - 3/5 The Story: Came here to enjoy drinks with my boyfriend after dinner. We were able to sit quickly and picked spots at the bar, ordering a margarita and a mezcal shot. Service was nice and attentive despite the busy night. The venue is intimate enough to look packed & popular, but spacious enough to not be overwhelming crowded. It was loud, though, so come here for a good time with friends and not a one-on-one dinner. Didn't order any food here so I can't speak too it's inclusivity of non-meat eaters or those who are gluten-free, but it's too tight of a space for handicap equipment. Maybe there are lighter crowds in the afternoon, and then there's room for that. They do have limited (but nice!) outdoor seating though. Coming here was a nice time, but not a stand-out. Recommended if you're in the neighborhood and just need a drink, or a get-together with friends. read more

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The tacos, tostadas, and flan are incredible. Plus you can't beat the prices for each tequila shot. Perfecto! read more

Cantina Riviera - Flan - Dive Bars Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

Was here yesterday. Waiter was an asshole. Spoke over-quickly, tried to upsell, then tried to shortchange us and was huffy when I called him on it. Been coming to cdmx for years, this was my first bad restaurant experience. Food was fine. read more

We loved this place! We ate here our second to last night in DF and on a Sunday when quite a lot of the restaurants in La Roma were closed. It was a toss up between Riviera del Sur and El Parnita, and we chose Riviera del Sur and were not disappointed! We had a nice table outside and split quite a few of the tacos. In order of our favorites, 1 being THE BEST: 1. Taco de Pescado Tixin Xic (omg, so good....we tried to vary our choices, but ordered this one twice!) 2. Taco de Cochinita Pibil 3. Taco Riviera 4. Taco de Poc Chuc 5. Taco de lechon asado The Taco de Pescado is not to be missed. It was amazing. It had a nice smokey flavor and a little kick of heat. One of the salsas that accompanied the tacos also had some serious heat factor and I'm not shy around spice, but I got a bit on my lip and yowza! We had a round of micheladas and a few mezcals before moving on, but honestly, we were having such a good time there, I could've stayed all night. read more

Cantina Riviera - Taco heaven - Dive Bars Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

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Service was quick and very friendly. Our cocktails (mojito, margarita) were pretty decent and they weren't overpriced. The chicken and beef in the tacos were a little dry, but the fried plantains were good. Not a must-try place, but I wouldn't discourage anyone from coming here for a quick bite read more

Please be careful here and actually read people's review on their food since it's more of a drinking venue. I echo with all the reviewers who had a bad food experience here. The shrimps here tasted sour and fishy, meaning it was probably poorly refrigerated. We walked away unable to finish any of our entrees. read more

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Great food, tasty drinks, great price! You will not regret your visit

My bf and I decided to come here based off yelp and it was a great experience the food was delicious I got the shrimp al gusto and my bf got the poc chuc and it was AMAZING! Daniel behind the bar was fun and awesome, and he gave us some knowledge on the food. So far we love Yucatecen food we definitely may stop by one more time before we leave read more

Cantina Riviera - Our food the shrimp al gusto and the poc chuc - Dive Bars Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

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Food poisoning alert! I ate two tacos there on a Sunday night that tasted fine going down but when I rushed to the bathroom at 3 am I was less positive about this place. Haven't been this food sick in a long time. Also service was a mess, our bill at first included something we ordered but wasn't available without being taken off. read more

Went here one night for tacos and they did not disappoint! I tried the cochinita tacos, which are pulled spicy pork, with pickled red onion, as well as the tacos de lechon, which are pork tacos. The cochinita tacos were WAY better and so delicious and highly recommend!! read more

Place just for drinks ordered some pork and tacos , really nailed tacos the plantains cakes has a lot to offer

Great place to come for dinner or to watch sports. They have an excellent selection of mezcals, make a good margarita, and have delicious cochinita tacos. The stuffed peppers with goat cheese are amazing. My husband always gets the sopa lima which is great for a tasty, lighter option. Their chips and salsas are great but beware of the green habenero sauce if you can't handle spice. It bites! I do not recommend the fish taco. It was chewy and inedible. However, everything else I have tried is great. Service is good and the space is large which makes it good for groups and for being seated quickly. Friday's can be pretty busy so come early or try sitting at the bar. read more

This was our first meal in Mexico City. Yelp said this was a dive bar but it is SO far from it. Very nice atmosphere. Professional and kind staff. Frank was wonderful and took really great care of us, helping us order from the English menu. This place is open late and serves great food! The sopa lima I had was so simple but so rich in flavor. Definitely check this place out if you're ever in the area. Muchos gracias, Frank! read more

The hubby and I needed to find a place open late for dinner on a Sunday night and, it being our first night in Mexico, we wanted tacos! We found this place on Yelp and it checked all of our boxes, plus, it was super close to our Airbnb. Our server was very helpful and explained the menu to us, giving us some great recommendations. My husband order 2 tacos and a small quesadilla; and I got a rice dish with plantain and I added avocado, cheese, and salsa. The Oaxaca cheese is to die for, so I highly recommend adding it to your entree! It was all very tasty and well priced--total bill was under $40/US dollars. We both got margaritas and shots of mezcal. I would definitely go back again! read more